Following the serious earthquake which has devastated
Abruzzo, the Fiat Group and its divisions have responded
immediately to provide technical, financial and humanitarian
assistance to the population struck by the tragedy.
During
the month of April, for every Fiat, Alfa, Lancia and Fiat
Professional car or light commercial vehicle sold, the
Group, in collaboration with Italian dealers, will donate 40
euros. It is expected that this activity will raise about
2.5 million euros which will be used to rebuild a community
nursery school in L’Aquila giving infants a safe place to be
once again. In addition, Fiat Professional will provide 15
Ducato Panoramas to the affected communities for use as
school transport. Significant initiatives are also being
undertaken by Ferrari and Maserati.
In
close collaboration with Civil Defence coordinators, several
Group companies have already made equipment, vehicles and
manpower available in the first phase of emergency response.
Iveco provided 6 Massifs, three specially-equipped
Eurocargos, two Iveco Astras (purpose-built for
quarries/work-sites) and a Daily 4x4 with specialised
equipment. New Holland offered machines and specialised
operators and FPT Powertrain Technologies soundproof
generator units to provide electricity to tented camps.
Continuous contact with organisations managing the emergency
relief activities will enable a prompt and effective
response to further needs which may arise. Group plants
located near the communities hit by the earthquake also
sought to make a tangible contribution. The Sevel plant in
Val di Sangro and the Magneti Marelli plant in Sulmona
provided support for initiatives of their employees and
managers.
